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Joe Scarborough slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his use of a bizarre football analogy when asked if he would call for an investigation into possible failures surrounding the readiness for and response to the deadly floods that swept through his state ...
Gov. Greg Abbott is facing fierce criticism after dismissing questions about state and local officials' response to the deadly Texas Hill Country flooding, calling efforts to assign blame "the word choice of losers" and likening the ongoing disaster to a football game.
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The Weather Channel on MSNTexas Communities Honor Flood Victims, As The Search For More Than 170 Still Missing Turns GrimText us with your experiences, photos or videos from the Texas floods at (404) 793-7182. Please include your name and where you're sharing images from.Hundreds of people came together for a vigil and prayer ceremony Wednesday night,
The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State in early July 2025.
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'Let's Pray': Texas Governor Greg Abbott Stops Press Conference To Comfort Flood Victims In Kerr CountyTexas Governor Greg Abbott stopped his press conference to comfort victims of flooding in Kerr County, Texas yesterday.
After his comments, many shared their criticism of Abbott on social media. Make Mindful Decisions posted on X, "That's absolutely tone-deaf. When lives are lost, the first question should be accountability—not cheesy sports metaphors. Abbott's locker room act is exactly what people don't need right now."
After deadly floodwaters swept through Central Texas, there are questions about the timeline of weather alerts and possible gaps in the warning system.
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FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth on MSNDallas rallies for Texas flood victims amid ongoing recovery effortsDallas-area residents are demonstrating widespread support for Texas flood victims, as Governor Abbott declares a day of prayer and rescue efforts continue with aid from various departments and the Salvation Army.